How do you override a driven dimension in Solidworks?
Click Options (Standard toolbar) or Tools > Options. On the System Options tab, select Sketch. Select Override dimensions on Drag/Move and click OK.
What does it mean for a dimension to be driven in Solidworks?
If you dimension a closed-profile sketch that would cause an over defined sketch, the dimension is automatically changed to driven. When you sketch the last entity to create a closed-profile sketch, it may clash with inferred relations from the other sketch entities.
How do I lock a dimension in Solidworks?
To lock a dimension:
- In an open sketch, click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools, Dimensions, Smart.
- Click the items to dimension.
- Move the pointer until the preview indicates the dimension type you want.
- Right-click to lock the dimension type.
How do I change dimension in Solidworks?
To change a dimension: Double-click a dimension. The Modify dialog box appears. Change the dimension value with the arrows, thumbwheel, mouse wheel, or by typing in the dimension box.
How do I change the primary value of a dimension in SOLIDWORKS?
You can change a dimension in a part, sketch, assembly, or drawing in the Modify dialog box. To change a dimension: Double-click a dimension. The Modify dialog box appears.
How do you change increments in SOLIDWORKS?
Adjust SOLIDWORKS Spin Box Increment Locally
By double-clicking on the dimension, the dimension modify window pops up. The “Reset spin increment value” button is used to preset values to increment or decrement dimensions.
How do I change units in SOLIDWORKS 2021?
Setting Default Units
- Click Simulation > Options.
- On the Default Options tab, select Units.
- Under Unit system, select a unit system. …
- Under Units, select specific units for Length/Displacement, Temperature, Angular velocity, and Pressure/Stress.
- Click OK.